Franciscan Health Indianapolis Hosts Healthcare Decisions Events

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Who do you want to speak for you and make healthcare decisions when you are unable to do so?

Advance directives are documents you can complete to protect your rights, determine your medical treatment and help your family and doctor understand your wishes about your health care.

That’s why Franciscan Health Indianapolis is hosting upcoming events to educate the public about the importance of having advance health care directives. These events will be held on the following dates and times.

April 29 - 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Informational discussions will be held about healthcare considerations, common mistakes, advance directives and other topics. This is an open forum for questions. Healthcare representatives will be available to help with advance directives or answer questions. Information, giveaways and door prizes will be provided to visitors.

The events coincide with the National Health Care Decisions Day, designed to raise awareness about the importance of advance care planning.

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Nurse practitioners (NP) are advanced practice registered nurses that manage acute and chronic medical conditions, both physical and mental, through history and physical exam and the ordering of diagnostic tests and medical treatments. NPs are qualified to diagnose medical problems, order treatments, perform advanced procedures, prescribe medications, and make referrals for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions within their scope of practice. Their education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other undergraduate degree, and requires a license as a registered nurse (RN) and experience as an RN in a health care setting. They must graduate from an accredited graduate (MSN) or doctoral (DNP) program and achieve a board certification.

Physician assistants (PA) typically obtain medical histories, perform examinations and procedures, order treatments, diagnose diseases, prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic tests, refer patients to specialists as required, and first or second-assist in surgery. Their education includes a bachelor’s degree, extensive clinical training from an accredited PA program and they must obtain a license to practice as a physician assistant.